NV joins Western pact to evaluate COVID-19 vaccine

Nevada joins a multi-state pact in the west that will independently review the safety and efficacy of the COVId-19 vaccine. Governor Steve Sisolak says this way Nevadans can feel confident knowing the vaccine has the stamp of approval from experts across western states. California, Oregon, and Washington are also part of the pact. Front-line health … Read more

Reno man convicted of child sex trafficking

A Reno man is convicted of sex trafficking after a week-long trial. 28-year-old Kevin Belcher was found guilty of sex trafficking a child. Investigators say they found explicit materials marketing minors for prostitution and say Belcher also had sex with his underage victims.

Police: Sparks man hit girlfriend in face with gun

A Sparks man is arrested after a violent fight with his girlfriend. Washoe County deputies say Salvador Solis-Sandoval repeatedly struck his girlfriend in the face with a gun while in a vehicle. She suffered severe facial injuries and had to be hospitalized. He faces a host of felonies including domestic battery with a deadly weapon.

Woman found dead underneath car in Reno

A woman is dead in a bit of freak accident that happened near Wooster High School the 2000 block of Villanova Drive Monday. Police say the woman’s vehicle began to roll back as she exited. She was found under the front left tire; she was pronounced dead at the scene.

RPD Investigates a Crash

Reno Police are investigating a crash at the intersection of Clear Acre Lane and McCarran Boulevard. It happened just after 9 p.m. Monday evening. At least two vehicles were involved and four people were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.

Gov. Sisolak and the Vaccine

As the pandemic surges throughout the state, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced Monday that the initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines the state receives will go toward frontline medical workers and individuals at high risk of exposure. Sisolak said he is confident in the Federal Drug Administration’s approval process and the state’s capacity to distribute a vaccine, … Read more